He had everything one asks for,
All that I desired in my love
He entered my world at a time
When the life was sore and tough
Like raindrops on the parched earth
He came to me as serendipity
Made me feel that he, only,
Could turn my dreams in reality
Good looking and charming as Adonis
He was suave and chivalrous
I thought I was fortunate
To have a beau so fabulous
Handsome prince he had all
The qualities plus modesty
But I found out much later
He lacked a virtue that’s honesty
I’d built the castle in the sand
Crumbled with a single blow
Once again I’m left alone, to die
A death that’s painful and slow
~Sudha Dixit
Bangalore, India